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"Like a Mom to me" (drug addict thief)

I feel so foolish, I became friends recently with a young young man who had a drug problem that I was totally unaware of. By the time all was said and done, he stole approximately 200 pills or more in a 5 week period and a number of rings which can never be replaced. 

He ended up getting caught last week out of sheer stupidity (asked to buy when I started hiding them).  He would never have copped to it until I had him backed into a corner so tight that he knew that he would be arrested    

My dilemma is arrest to bring about  court ordered treatment or let his family handle this?  He's 41 yrs old, lost his father & sister to addiction within the past 2 years.  I don't think they will do anymore than put him in outpatient program and based on what he has stolen, he was probably taking 90 mg or more per day of oxys.  He has 3 children  

I don't want this family destroyed but if I don't go with court ordered, he is pretty smooth and with my limited knowledge, without court ordered I know he will relapse  

We connected due to a group to help the homeless in my town, which I recently started in memory of my son who I lost to a period of homelessness and addiction.  If it were my own son, I would have done the tough love  route.  

This man was willing to sit here and not only watch me suffer in pain because I ran out of meds that I needed, but after he was caught I had his wife asking, "what are you doing with pain meds anyway?", but he watched as I almost ruined a relationship with my landlord of 4 years and who has also been a friend for 10 yrs  because the landlord has a key; he knew every time I entered alone, I was scared to death  

What is the right thing to do for him to get help and for me to feel right about all this?  The betrayal is the worst 

This is breaking my heart!  

 

 

Posted: 02/08/2016 4:42 PM

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Suboxone or not to suboxone
It has been long draining year. Daughter off probation . I do know that she slipped a few times. She manage to hang on to a job that was 3-5 hours long 5days a week. She had nothing to show for it. I confronted her. She then was in withdrawal one day. Got drugs to make it through to see a Dr for suboxone. I forked out $. She told me that she could not use opiates with it as it would make her very sick. She then got a script for large amount according to history she gave. She quit her job the next day. Told me that it was too stressful and made he want to use all the time. I thought well she is getting there...last hurdle. The very next day she quit her job. She had nothing to show for what she made anyway. Suppose she got sick of supporting her own habit.Then she was taking under what Dr. Subscribed to her. She told me that it was all she needed Nd wanted to make it last longer as it was expensive for me. Well then I notice money missing, TB syringes in her room with dissolved drugs on spoons. Confronted her. She was selling suboxone to get drugs. She agreed she would not steal $ from me. I now have suboxone hidden and give it to her when needed. I drew up a detailed contract to protect me. She will not sign. I looks like I need to Myers act her for evaluation. It was a joke before because she denied it and walked. I have paperwork to fill out to evict her. I am beyond tired! I find myself in a job I despise. I do not want to move some days. I remember listening to Dr. Phil's philosophy on this. "You do it, unless and until." Well I am spent! I feel like this is so one sided. Almost like the last one standing. Well I need to walk away. Maybe someday she will get it. I want her to talk to this Dr honestly. Should I hang in there the suboxone route? Lost, exhausted.

Posted: 02/08/2016 7:50 AM

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heroin

Friend has been using heroin for about year and half... Prior to that was history of maybe 8/10 years of crack use.  He is now on suboxone and says he is great.  But, he hired an old friend to work with him who is a known heroin user... Says he's not used in 6 months and is NOT on suboxone.....

Is this a situation about to combust? Any thoughts are appreciated... neither go to any counseling/meetings, etc. that I am aware of..

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I think my AD relapsed

My AD lives several hours from me so I can not poke around. I think she may have relapsed and is using again. I pretty sure. I do not know what to say or do. I mean i know I can not actully do or say anything, I actually have not gotten upset or anything about it. I just wish I knew so my head and heart could prepare for what may come! I pray only that if she is active that she will reach out for help. Please just keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers! I will share more later as I am in bed sick with the flu! Love to all and sorry I have not been here in awhile, My life has gotten very busy! Prayers for all daily!!

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Hi
Its been a very long time since I last posted. I just wanted to stop by and say thank you for all the support and advice when I needed it. My ex is no longer in my life. I blocked him on everything 8 months ago as I couldn't deal with the hurt anymore and needed my own life back. Its amazing how good it feels not dealing with the constant drama xx

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cravings
I never had cravings when I stopped using, either time and managed to get significant time. However, I have stopped smoking cigarettes and the craving to smoke is overwhelming, and I am so afraid I will gibe in to the cravings. Any suggestions? willie.welch1931@gmail.com

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